EU official urges U S to take more refugees
A European Union official urged the United States to accept more refugees fleeing Syria. Stavros Lambrinidis said increasing admissions would ease Europe’s pressure, noting the U S currently resettles about 70 000 refugees annually.
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Largest autism study launches with UW researchers lead
Aims to enroll 50 000 U S families in SPARK the nations largest autism research project. Seattle area families have joined a pilot with UW Seattle Children’s Autism Center and SFARI backing. Participants provide saliva DNA for exome sequencing to identify genetic and environmental factors linked to autism.
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Queen Elizabeth II Turns 90 In Landmark Windsor Birthday
Tributes flowed as Britain’s longest reigning monarch reached 90. crowds gathered near Windsor Castle. gun salutes, fireworks, and Parliament speeches marked the milestone. Prime Minister Cameron called it a modern Elizabethan era, while the queen’s life and duty drew global attention.
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Milestone of 1000th Chicago shooting marked this year
Chicago surpassed 1000 people shot this year as of Wednesday with 13 shot in 14 hours. A 4 year old boy was struck in Lawndale and a 6 year old cut on the finger during the same incident. Homicides are up 64 percent with 161 reported through Sunday.
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Crowded Street Fallout as Bartender Dies After Assault
Surveillance footage from Chicago shows more than a dozen bystanders failing to aid Marques Gaines after a confrontation leaves him unconscious. A taxi then runs over him, and Gaines dies at a hospital days later. His family files a wrongful death and negligence suit against several businesses and taxi firms.
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